For Bookworms - Past, Present and Future!

Reading isn’t just the cosiest of cosy hobbies, it is…

A Chosen Family:

‘Still Life’ by Sarah Winman

The messiness and love of a chosen family.

• Set between the harsh reality of post-war London and the idyllic backdrop of Florence, Italy;

• Good British humour;

• Unconditional love; even though it’s hard;

• A story told over decades.

A Historian:

‘Pachinko’ by Min Jin Lee

 A heart-breaking story of family responsibilities, surviving in an unwelcoming place and remaining resilient throughout.

• The struggles of displaced Koreans in Japan during the 1900s;

• Love, loss and identity;

• A mother’s determination to protect and provide for her children; no matter the cost;

• A family saga told across 8 decades.

A Good Time:

‘The Inheritance Games’ by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

 The twist and turns of adolescences and first love in this fast-paced YA Mystery series.

• Short and snappy chapters having you tear through this fast-paced story;

• A fantastic group of characters – some you’ll love and some you’ll love to hate;

• Twists, turns and puzzles to solve;

• Found family;

• Have the rest of the series lined up, as you’ll want to keep reading…

A Therapist:

‘All My Mothers’ by Joanna Glen

 The good, the bad and the ugly of female relationships told through the eyes of one daughter searching for a mother’s love.

• First-person point of view;

• Told through the torment of childhood and adolescence into the eye-opening clarity of adulthood;

• A family mystery of unanswered questions and unspoken secrets;

• An adventure to Cordoba to find answers and to find herself.

An Escape:

‘The Simplicty of Cider’ by Amy E. Reichert

 Mouthwatering food descriptions with a hint of magical realism.

• Dual perspectives;

• The importance of communication and showing your true self;

• The joy and hardships of familial bonds;

• Food descriptions that will make your mouth water;

• A sprinkle of romance.  

A Warm Hug:

‘Part of Your World’ by Abby Jimenez

 Sizzling chemistry, a small town that feels like home, and finding your person

• Age gap romance where the woman is older;

• Thoughtful references to toxic family dynamics, abusive relationships and the importance of therapy;

• The need for purpose and finding your own path;

• A cosy town that you won’t want to leave;

• A small hint of magic.

Time Well Spent:

‘One Camel Called Doug’ by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton

 One introverted camel. A very busy day. The relief of rest and spending time alone, sometimes.

• Rhyming;

• Fun illustrations;

• Number practice;

• Repetition;

• A heart-warming message.

Giggles Galore:

‘Peck Peck Peck’ by Lucy Cousins

The joy of learning a new skill. And the bigger joy of sharing that success with someone else.

• Rhyming;

• Audience participation;

• Repetition;

• The love between a parent and their little one.